MSU Eastern Agricultural Research Center Field Day

The annual Field Day in Sidney, Montana will be held Thursday, July 19th, 2012. Coffee and rolls will be available at 8:30 am (MDT).

The field tour will begin at 9:15 am. MSU, NDSU, and USDA-ARS research staff, extension specialists, cooperating farmers and industry representatives will lead discussions on the following topics:

Water table measurement & monitoring

Weed control in Roundup ready sugarbeet crops

Sugarbeet research at EARC

Sugarbeet varieties & management

Irrigation Research

Dryland/irrigated small grain varieties

Pulse crop production

Certified seed program

Cover crop species in dryland systems

Cropping sequences & residue management

Private and commercial applicator credits will be awarded to those who attend EARC’s field day.

A noon lunch will be served and sponsored by local agri-businesses.

A Pesticide Container Recycling truck will be taking recycled containers starting at 1 pm. Containers must be clean (Triple-rinsed or power-rinsed). Lids, label booklets, rubber gaskets, and metal handles must be removed. 30 and 55 gallon containers must be cut twice vertically and once horizontally. 250 gallon totes must be cut in pieces no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet.

The general public as well as all ag producers are cordially invited to attend and participate in the EARC Field Day activities one mile north of Sidney, MT on Highway 200.

The MSU Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and Research Centers will provide accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s participation in any service, program or activity. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, we request 48 hours notice of the requested accommodations directly to Joyce Eckhoff at (406) 433-2208 or [email protected].

 

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